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Dismissed31 July 20266006164

172 Whittington Way, Rayners Lane, HA5 5JY

Planning appeal 6006164 at 172 Whittington Way, Rayners Lane, HA5 5JY (London Borough of Harrow) was dismissed on 31 July 2026 by Inspector T Law, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host property and surrounding area.

single storey front extension incorporation porch, Single storey rear extension, Creation of basement, 2 storey side extension with gable end wall to form a loft conversion with rear dormer and front roof windows

Authority
London Borough of Harrow
Appeal type
householder · Householder
Procedure
Written
Development
residential
Inspector
T Law
Postcode
HA5 5JY

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host property and surrounding area

What decided it

The cumulative scale and form of the proposed development would substantially increase the bulk and massing of the dwelling, remove the distinctive symmetrical catslide roof that characterises the pair, and result in a visually assertive form that would not sit comfortably within the established streetscape, thereby conflicting with development plan policies and the NPPF.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy GR1 of the Harrow Local Plan 2021-2041Policy D3 of the London Plan (2021)Supplementary Planning Document Residential Design Guide (2010)

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